Paper & Board Commercial Executive - SouthEast Europe

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 Paper & Board Commercial Executive - Southeast Europe

Based in Thessaloniki | Position Code: GEP - 1124

About VIPA

VIPA is a European multinational company, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a rapidly expanding Paper and Board Division and a leading position in the global recycling and recovered material trading.  As our business is growing, we want to expand our team in Greece and wish to employ an experienced Commercial Executive for our Paper & Board Division. The person will be responsible for commercial activities in the South East Europe market. 

Why VIPA?

For us, each and every team member is special and important, and this is the reason why we invest in education, training, personal and professional growth. We offer great working conditions in a multinational environment, in a dynamic and fast-growing company.

Responsibilities​

• Trading of paper and board products 

• Research and identify new market opportunities in the South East Europe market

• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish communication and set up meetings

• Crafting business proposals and contracts to draw in more revenue from clients

• Negotiating with clients and suppliers to secure the most attractive prices

• Managing customer relationships

• Following up on the import/export operations

• Analyse sales, marketing, finance, and other reports to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth

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The ideal candidate

• Experience in the Paper and Board industry 

• Proficiency in English

• Proficiency in a second language and in particular in any Balkan language will be considered a plus

• Ability to develop relationships with current and potential clients

• Strong communication, B2B sales and presentation skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects

• Availability to travel within the country for meetings with current and potential clients

The company offers​

• Competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications

• Bonus scheme

• Exceptional growth potential in a company with a solid financial background and ambition for great things!